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fromAxios
1 week ago

House Ethics panel announces sexual harassment investigation into Rep. Edwards

The Committee, pursuant to Committee Rule 18(a), is reviewing allegations that Representative Chuck Edwards may have created or fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment in violation of the Code of Official Conduct or any other applicable standard of conduct, the panel wrote in a statement.
Washington DC
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Fiona Ma's Sex Scandal From Five Years Ago Has Of Course Come Up In the Race for Lieutenant Governor

Opponents cite a settled sexual harassment and wrongful termination lawsuit and a separate China school link as Fiona Ma seeks lieutenant governor.
A judge allowed the sexual harassment claim to proceed to trial but dismissed the wrongful termination claim based on cause.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Chuck Edwards Made Young Staffer 'Uncomfortable' With Flowers

A congressman faced sexual-harassment allegations involving unwanted attention, including flowers, a poem read publicly, and a vacation, while denying wrongdoing.
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fromThe Independent
2 weeks ago

Blake Lively got no payout in Justin Baldoni settlement after brutal legal fight

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settled their legal dispute with no money exchanged between parties, though their lawyers earned $60 million combined from the proceedings.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
2 months ago

Mamdani Ends City Backing For Tim Pearson's Legal Bills

New York City stops paying legal fees for former City Hall adviser Tim Pearson and ex-NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey in sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuits, marking a policy shift from the previous administration.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 months ago

NYC taxpayers won't fund defense of 2 former Adams allies' sexual misconduct suits

New York City stopped funding legal defense for two former NYPD officials accused of sexual misconduct after public pressure over taxpayer money use.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

House Republican Goes to the Mat for Embattled Colleague Tony Gonzales in Stunning Exchange With CNN's Manu Raju

He's not been indicted for anything. Does it look good? No, I don't like the appearance of it. He's got a problem here. Don't get me wrong. The optics are horrible, but I would in no way ever resign right now. If he does that, if he does it, accusations aren't enough. If he goes that, then you've got to give the gavel to Hakeem Jeffries.
US politics
#blake-lively
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Lib Dem peer suspended again over harassment allegations

Lord Rennard has been suspended while the Liberal Democrats reopen an investigation into 2013 sexual harassment allegations amid findings the original inquiry was flawed.
Film
fromThe Independent
3 months ago

Ryan Reynolds's rep defends actor's exposed angry texts about Justin Baldoni

Ryan Reynolds defended his texts criticizing Justin Baldoni after court-unsealed messages showed Reynolds calling Baldoni a 'thoroughbred, predatory fraudster' amid Blake Lively's lawsuit.
Film
fromThe Independent
3 months ago

'Alarmed' crew members behind Melania documentary ask to remove their names: report

Two-thirds of the Melania film crew asked to remove their names, citing discomfort, regret, and complaints about director Brett Ratner's conduct and chaotic set conditions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

AOC Slams Pervert' Jesse Watters After Telling Off Fox News Host's Producer

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez refused a Fox producer's invitation, accusing Jesse Watters of sexualizing and harassing her on his show.
Television
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Taylor Hale went from the Miss USA stage to winning 'Big Brother.' She wants future pageant queens to be in the 'same league.'

Taylor Hale returned to host Miss Teen USA after alleging sexual harassment against former Miss USA vice president Max Sebrechts and building a TV career.
#andrew-cuomo
Law
fromJezebel
6 months ago

It Ends With...Anticlimax

A judge dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively after plaintiffs failed to file a further amended complaint.
US politics
fromJezebel
6 months ago

Andrew Cuomo Doubles (Triples? Quadruples?) Down on Racism

Three NYC mayoral candidates debated; Sliwa attacked opponents, Mamdani confronted Cuomo over sexual harassment allegations, and Cuomo responded defensively during a poor performance.
New York City
fromIntelligencer
6 months ago

8 Things You Missed at the Final New York Mayoral Debate

Cuomo delivered a sharper, more combative debate performance, clashing personally with Mamdani and drawing energy from a vocal live audience.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
7 months ago

Jets file countersuit vs. ex-exec, allege conspiracy

The New York Jets allege former executives conspired to fabricate sexual-harassment claims against president Hymie Elhai, prompting a countersuit and arbitration for defamation.
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